Due Process; Judicial Review; Impeachment Cases
Duterte vs House of Representatives GR Nos. 278353 and 278359. January 28, 2026
The Supreme Court denied the House’s Motion for Reconsideration and declared the fourth impeachment complaint void ab initio. It ruled that the House’s “sole power” to initiate impeachment is subject to constitutional limits and judicial review. The Court expanded the one-year bar doctrine, holding that inaction or archiving cannot bypass constitutional timelines. It also emphasized that due process applies even at the initiation stage of impeachment proceedings.
Last updated: 13 February 2026 · 7 min read
Labor Law; Telecommuting; Work from Home
Designing Legally-Sound Hybrid Work Policies in the Philippines
Remote work is no longer a temporary solution in the Philippines—it is a structural shift in employment. As hybrid and fully remote setups expand in 2026, employers must confront evolving legal risks involving labor standards compliance, data privacy obligations, tax exposure, workplace safety, and cross-border employment classification. Without updated contracts, clear remote work policies, and robust cybersecurity safeguards, businesses face regulatory penalties and costly disputes. Proactive legal structuring is now essential for sustainable and compliant remote operations.
Data Privacy Law; Ai Power Business; Data Privacy
Avoid a Hefty Penalty for Breach of Data Privacy
As Philippine businesses accelerate AI adoption, the competitive edge is undeniable—but so are the legal risks. Automation and machine learning introduce complex privacy, compliance, and regulatory challenges, particularly under the Data Privacy Act. Without proactive legal oversight, companies face penalties, reputational damage, and costly disputes. With limited formal guidance on AI compliance in the Philippines, many leaders remain unprepared. Early legal intervention is critical to safeguard operations and ensure responsible, future-ready innovation.
Atty. Edwin D. Man
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